So this is not necessarily fitness related… but more about behavior modification and lifestyle management.
Last month I decided to make a clear break from Social Media… primarily Facebook and Instagram. To better describe the results of my detox, I think it's helpful to understand how I used to use those two platforms…
As a business owner, having a Facebook and Instagram platform is a necessary evil. With that said, I would monitor the pages to make sure I wasn't missing messages, and to make sure the posts were appropriate. Along with that, I would check my feeds to stay on top of trends in the industry, and follow my professional peers and organizations like OPEX and CrossFit.
So after more than 30 days of "not following" the trends of posting and trolling, I can relay these findings about myself…
- On any given day, I genuinely feel happier
- I am no longer bombarded with other people's personal information, events and opinions
- I feel more focused and at peace, which allows me to attack tasks without distractions
- I find myself listening better, and thinking more before I speak
- Not that I am a mean guy, (some people think I am)… but I have been feeling like I am a nicer person
- I have gotten back to researching articles, podcasts and books for knowledge, instead of Instagram posts
These are just a few things that changed for me. I know who I am, and how I operate best. The most positive times in my personal and professional life were not influenced in any way by Social Media… those times came about because of deep personal reflection and allowing LOVE into my life.
Not posting this to ask anyone to adopt this challenge… I just wanted to share my experience.
However, if you have read this far… I would like to ask a question and even propose a personal challenge to you regarding a topic I recently read about: Mediocrity is a Virus!
When you see trash in your path, do you pick it up and throw it out appropriately, or do you dismiss it and just keep on your path?
When you take on a task that becomes challenging or more difficult than anticipated, do you proceed with integrity… take the easy way out and find a "hack"… or just quit?
Have you ever noticed how often we just accept mediocrity? I mean, so much so that is the norm… so normal that we don't even notice it.
I know I am very guilty of it!!
Here's the problem though… mediocrity is OK… even rewarded in many instances (participation trophies!!!)
Find one thing in your daily activities that should be excellent, but is not… and change it! Keep doing that every week, and pay attention to what happens to your life and the people around you.
Excellence is contagious!
